- military, the
- mil|i|ta|ry, the [ `mılı,teri ] noun *a country's ARMED FORCES, or the people who are in charge of them:He denied that the military was supporting paramilitary groups.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
military, the
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military necessity — The principle whereby a belligerent has the right to apply any measures which are required to bring about the successful conclusion of a military operation and which are not forbidden by the laws of war … Military dictionary
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military deception — planned and executed by and in support of all levels of command to support the prevention of the inadvertent compromise of sensitive or classified activities, capabilities, or intentions. Deceptive OPSEC measures are designed to distract foreign… … Military dictionary
military education — The systematic instruction of individuals in subjects that will enhance their knowledge of the science and art of war. See also military training … Military dictionary
military geography — The specialized field of geography dealing with natural and manmade physical features that may affect the planning and conduct of military operations … Military dictionary
military intervention — The deliberate act of a nation or a group of nations to introduce its military forces into the course of an existing controversy … Military dictionary
Military Postal Service Agency — The single manager operating agency established to manage the Military Postal Service. Also called MPSA … Military dictionary
military strategy — The art and science of employing the armed forces of a nation to secure the objectives of national policy by the application of force or the threat of force. See also strategy … Military dictionary
